La Mesa-Spring Valley School District RFP 25/26-003 Central Storage Food and Groceries
La Mesa-Spring ValleySchool · La Mesa, CA- Due
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jessica Murguia
The 30-second brief
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide central storage food and grocery items, and smart snacks compliant snacks and/or beverages for use in the child nutrition program. Items are to be delivered to the Child Nutrition Department's warehouse.
Central storage food and grocery items, Smart snacks compliant snacks and/or beverages
Purchase Price, Quality of Proposer's Goods and Services, Past Relationship with the District, References, Industry Experience
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Summary
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide central storage food and grocery items, and smart snacks compliant snacks and/or beverages for use in the child nutrition program. Items are to be delivered to the Child Nutrition Department's warehouse.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Purchase Price
- Quality of Proposer's Goods and Services
- Past Relationship with the District
- References
- Industry Experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Central storage food and grocery items, Smart snacks compliant snacks and/or beverages
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Fingerprinting Certification Form
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Tobacco-Free Workplace Certification
- Affirmative Action Form
- Nutrient Data Submission Forms
- Proposer Profile and References
- Proposal Form
- RFP Submission Checklist
- Ingredient Lists
- CN Labels
- Product Formulation Statements
- Processed Food Registration Certificate
- Addendum and Responses
- Submit to
- 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- La Mesa, California
- Reported agency
- LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942. For questions, contact Jessica Murguia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including La Mesa-Spring Valley in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jessica Murguia. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Central storage food and grocery items, Smart snacks compliant snacks and/or beverages. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Purchase Price, Quality of Proposer's Goods and Services, Past Relationship with the District, References, Industry Experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from La Mesa-Spring Valley?
All active and historical solicitations from La Mesa-Spring Valley are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, La Mesa-Spring Valley regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusion Declaration, Fingerprinting Certification Form, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Tobacco-Free Workplace Certification, Affirmative Action Form, Nutrient Data Submission Forms, Proposer. Review the full document from La Mesa-Spring Valley for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: La Mesa, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.